LIC STATION

Verification of load on main and support crane ropes during tandem lift of cage
cage weight (max.)
cage length
Distance of lifting point of support crane to cage top
The cage weight will be distributed on both cranes as a beam supported
on 2 reaction points (the2 lifting points at cage top and at 9.0m from cage top
Accordingly, the cage weight supported by each crane will be:
Weight of cage supported by main crane
Weight of cage supported by support crane
Main crane hook + lifting beam & lifting accessories weight
Support crane hook + lifting accessories weight
Total load on rope of main crane
Total load on rope of support crane

8.5 tons
12.0 m
9.0 m

2.8
5.7
2.5
2.0
5.3
7.7

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Verification of load on main crane ropes during sigle crane lift of one part of the cage
cage weight (max.)
Weight of cage supported by main crane
Main crane hook + lifting beam & lifting accessories weight
Total load on rope of main crane

8.5
8.5
2.5
11.0

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Verification of load on main crane ropes during sigle crane lift of both parts of the cage
cage weight (max.)
Weight of cage supported by main crane
Main crane hook + lifting beam & lifting accessories weight
Total load on rope of main crane

17.0
17.0
2.5
19.5

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Verification of main crane toppling during sigle crane lift of both parts of the cage
cage weight (max.)
Weight of cage supported by main crane
Main crane hook + lifting beam & lifting accessories weight
Total load on rope of main crane
Lifting radius
Crane safe working load at this radius
Safety factor

17.0
17.0
2.5
19.5
10.0
19.86
1.02

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>1.0 , safe